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40 Under 40 | 2026

    By
  • Beth Luberecki
  • October 8, 2026
Naples senior living exec reflects on personal career 'why'

40 Under 40 winner Kristina Carlevale, 36, is executive director of Discovery Village Independent Living at Naples.

    By
  • Louis Llovio
  • October 8, 2026
Early real estate purchase helped Naples executive’s career

40 Under 40 winner Peter Michaels, 32, is a principal at Halstatt Real Estate Partners.

    By
  • Beth Luberecki
  • October 8, 2026
SWFL tech exec goes from startup to 10K-square-foot HQ

40 Under 40 winner Bradd Konert, 38, is the founder and president of Gamma Tech Services.

    By
  • Louis Llovio
  • October 8, 2026
Running a $4 billion investment fund leaves little time

40 Under 40 winner Gael Ragone, 36, is president of Carter Funds.

    By
  • Beth Luberecki
  • October 8, 2026
SMH leader builds relationships, pays it forward

40 Under 40 winner Kelli Dancer, 32, is the chief of staff to the CEO of Sarasota Memorial Health Care System.

    By
  • Beth Luberecki
  • October 8, 2026
SWFL air traffic controller lands patent-pending tech service

40 Under 40 winner Tyler Hansen, 33, is an FAA air traffic controller and founder of Aerodrome Systems.

    By
  • Beth Luberecki
  • October 8, 2026
Lee schools official finds consensus amid chaos

40 Under 40 winner Kristina Houlihan, 31, is deputy chief of communications and government relations for the School District of Lee County.

    By
  • Beth Luberecki
  • October 8, 2026
Necessity creates opportunity for SWFL children's party gear entrepreneur

40 Under 40 winner Christopher Johnson, 37, is crew chief at Harris-Jorgensen LLC and co-owner of SWFL Amusements.

    By
  • Mark Gordon
  • October 8, 2026
TV news anchor shifts to helping nonprofits shine — and raise more funds

40 Under 40 winner Hallie Peilet Young, 31, is the co-founder of From the Heart Fundraising.

    By
  • Mark Gordon
  • October 8, 2026
Fitness entrepreneur with fast success craves more impact, growth

40 Under 40 winner Stacey Iltis, 36, is the CEO of Fly Dance Fitness.

    By
  • Mark Gordon
  • October 8, 2026
New United Way CEO guides $21.7M organization into new era

40 Under 40 winner Kourtney Sanchez, 36, is the CEO of the United Way Suncoast.

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